What is iMessage?

[@unitedsk1306]

I feel like a boomer

[@xoticc_rl7064]

Same

[@jomoland]

How old are u guys? 39 here 🖐🏽

[@schmlackdatbooty]

@@jomoland less than half your age

[@Heartsforbillyloomis96]

Same🤣🤣

[@handsome-soup3294]

Bruh I feel like a boomer but I'm 12. 😭😭😖😣😞

[@cappuccinocoffee9734]

So it's just messenger, but only exclusive for Apple devices

[@kartofellpuffer]

Ikr

[@samuelmanny6231]

FB messenger tries to copy it. It's the same scheme. Needs wifi or data but only exclusive to apple devices compared to FB messenger available for all. But FB messenger is far inferior

[@rissak7916]

What’s the difference between regular text message and iMessage tho

[@techlifeunity]

iMessage requires an Internet connection (data or Wi-Fi) and can only be sent between Apple devices. Regular text messages do not require Internet and can be sent to any mobile number.

[@miahalilaj3494]

Nah it’s for free

[@samuelmanny6231]

@zaida rodriguez lol. FB messenger tries to copy it. It's the same scheme. Needs wifi or data but only exclusive to apple devices compared to FB messenger available for all. But FB messenger is far inferior

[@hazyproduct1692]

iMessage is the iPhone-only online messaging platform.

[@hazyproduct1692]

@@francislilygirlyt9296 No. How would you?

[@sharing-caring45]

God Bless you

[@bettyyxy]

I have a question: Can iPhone users send a text message (not an iMessage,like when an iPhone user sends a message to an Android user) to other iPhone users?

[@techlifeunity]

Yes, if one or both of you don't have iMessage enabled.

[@roonsters6298]

If i text someone from another country with imessage, will i get charged? even though im not using sms

[@techlifeunity]

No, iMessage uses Wi-Fi

[@my2bears]

I still don’t understand what the benefit is to using iMessage versus a regular text message

[@techlifeunity]

iMessage has more features, plus it uses Internet rather than SMS. So you can send an iMessage if you don't have cellular data service as long as you have wi-fi.

[@dangerousdave2120]

Well explained I’m thrilled

[@rajkumardubey4296]

Can we use iMessage for fre(with wi-fi) to text non-IOS devices??

[@techlifeunity]

Hi there, Unfortunately iMessage is only available for Apple devices. You can still send regular text messages to non-Apple devices within the same app, but that requires use of your mobile phone plan.

[@DaynePhilip]

The day you have been waiting for has come

[@bishaldn]

which type of drugs you inhale please share with me we can make lot of money out of it. feel free to text me on imessage.

[@ejakaegypt]

It said for apple devices only

[@hazyproduct1692]

@@DaynePhilip No it hasn't.

[@rogerbeltz2370]

The key phrase here seems to be: "you can use iMessage to send text, pictures, videos, and MORE. According to what Apple is "hyping" on their web site, they indicate one can use iMessage to communicate with another Apple use (or device) via voice, as in like actually using ones human vocal cords to exchange words between another human being. So what's the true scoop here? Is Apple playing the "hype game" or am I missing something here. Like is this like about 99% of the so-called "high-tech" gimmickry where one finds that one has to go out and throw down more hard earned money to buy some other component or app in order to make the other piece of crap actually do what we are being told its capable of doing? Bottom line: Can this iMessage gimmick be used to actually communicate (via voice) between say, someone in Europe and someone in the United States (as long as both are using Apple devices and have iMessage installed and set up in their iPhone and/or desktop computer) WITHOUT having to pay astronomical phone / cellular charges?

[@techlifeunity]

Hi Roger, Yes, you can send voice messages through iMessage now. It doesn't cost you anything. You simply both need to have an Apple device with iMessage enabled. To send voice messages, hold down the microphone icon, then record your message. The recipient will be able to listen to your message when they open your iMessage conversation. Hope that helps!

[@katieee4701]

Can you use no mobile data or have no WiFi to text other IOS phones????

[@techlifeunity]

If you have no data or Wi-Fi you can send regular SMS messages, but not iMessages.

[@shajisolaman6154]

so.....like whatsapp?

[@techlifeunity]

Similar, yes!

[@shajisolaman6154]

hmmm better stay on android then

[@GeorgeMutambuka]

Yeah. But more like BBM for Blackberry. remember that?

[@shajisolaman6154]

aha. Yeah not switching to iPhone, you an iOS guy?

[@rakisderra8095]

Maybe I missed something, but what is the differense between for example whatsapp and Imessage? Can you use it without wifi or something? And if not, why not use whatsapp? I don't get it, i'm so comfused right now..

[@techlifeunity]

iMessage is built into Apple devices and can only be used on Apple devices. It is used in the same Message app as if you were sending a regular SMS text message, but when you send a message to someone else with an Apple device that has iMessage enabled, your message will be sent as an iMessage, over your Internet connection, instead of as an SMS message. Other benefits are read receipts, reactions, etc.

[@my2bears]

I’m still confused too..

[@Kwwtq8.weghhjk]

does it cost anything?

[@techlifeunity]

Nope! Totally free

[@samuelmanny6231]

Imagine FB messenger. But exclusive to Apple devices and superior experience and private. When you message tru other messengers, your messages can be watched like when message about laptops in fb messenger, you'll recieve ads in fb and google about laptops

[@alexandrecaron9638]

If you change your phone number, do you lose your imessages? If you change the phone, you keep it with the cloud but if you change your phone number, what happens?

[@samuelmanny6231]

It's save in your iCloud Account apple ID not sim.

[@sabawoon6407]

So that means, that the Blue messages are free and the Green one will have costs?

[@mjtheadventurer1563]

Thank You for your Explanation

[@techlifeunity]

You're welcome!

[@yilinxu8535]

i use unlimited data, using imessages is gonna charge extra or it’s not? cause my data is unlimited so no matter how much internet i use, it’s still having the same cost

[@techlifeunity]

If you have unlimited data, using iMessage won't cost you anything extra.

[@yilinxu8535]

Techboomers thanksss!!

[@samuelmanny6231]

Imagine FB messenger or Wechat. But exclusive to Apple devices and superior experience and private. When you message tru other messengers, your messages can be watched like when you message your frind or group about laptops in fb messenger, you'll recieve ads in fb and google about laptops

[@taegyuui]

And how come i dont have it on my phone?

[@techlifeunity]

It comes pre-installed on iOS devices.

[@furst56]

My Apple devices has a”message” app…not iMessage?

[@techlifeunity]

Yes, the app is just called Messages. You can use the Messages app to send both iMessages and regular SMS text messages.

[@pinkmarioooooo]

Hi, I came from 🇵🇭 and I just shifted from a decade of using android into iPhone. I just want to clarify, is iMessage just like messenger? Like you don’t need prepaid load to send messages as long as you’re connected to a wifi? 😊

[@techlifeunity]

That's right! The Messages app on iPhone is for both SMS text messages and iMessages. iMessages can only be sent between Apple devices but they do not cost money, you can either use cell data to send them or use WiFi.

[@pinkmarioooooo]

@@techlifeunity thank you so much 🤍

[@yesminty6981]

on my phone iMessage isn’t called that it’s called messages I have iPhone 8+

[@techlifeunity]

The app is called Messages and is used to send both iMessages and regular text messages.

[@maryjanegelladoga425]

I dont havr any load balance but why i can still send messages to other phones(not apple device)

[@najuksu7540]

Is iMessages have any extra charges from my phone bill ??

[@techlifeunity]

iMessage uses internet access to send and receive messages. If you're using Wi-Fi, it will not result in any extra charges. If you're using mobile data service, iMessage will use your data so this will depend on your individual phone plan

[@aarijhashmi]

Am I a boomer because I'm from the Samsung side and thinking to shift to apple

[@jeremiahfry6799]

Basically snapchat but for apple only

[@techlifeunity]

More like ~fancy~ texting for Apple only

[@taegyuui]

Does it need balance?

[@hazyproduct1692]

It needs Internet.

[@hijab639]

If i use mobile data/WiFi will I get charged like normally I’m allowed to msg in Europe cause I have there but if IMessage someone who lives in Asia will i get charged or something

[@techlifeunity]

You will not be charged long distance fees if both people have iMessage enabled. If the recipient does not have iMessage enabled, the message will be sent as an SMS and long distance fees may apply.

[@Carmen-ib1we]

Does it work offline?

[@stevenpotter8228]

yes, as long as you have cellular voice data

[@hazyproduct1692]

Of course not.

[@HablaConOwens]

I'm Soo confused....so this is basically texting on Android but call imessage.

[@techlifeunity]

Sort of, yes. iMessage uses Internet (data or Wi-Fi) rather than regular cell service that SMS would use. iMessages are sent in the same Messages app that regular SMS texts would be sent from. The difference is that iMessage allows for additional features.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

So Facebook messenger for just iPhones

[@techlifeunity]

Sort of, yes

[@minoanlight4545]

With no one listening in the middle.

[@Sora-eo2er]

@@minoanlight4545 who cares if someone is listening. Not like they'll go "we got em guys" after they see me text my grandma about her shitty cookies :v

[@sabeloshikwambana6472]

@@Sora-eo2er 😂😂We got em

[@kartofellpuffer]

@@Sora-eo2er oh god, your grandma will feel bad if she come across this comment

[@margeschindler9517]

So, as i understand this, #1 - iMessage is ONLY for sending text messages and #2 - You indicate "there could be charges involved from your service provider" but you don't explain under "what circumstances" - what determines if one will be or not be charged??? So #1 - iMessage is not for "voice conversation" and #2 - More likely than not, you will be charged for text messages..............And, #4 - How in the world would one send text messages between a cell phone (Apple cell phone) and a desktop computer (Mac computer)????? So basically this video is useless!

[@techlifeunity]

Hi Marge, here are some answers to the questions you've asked: 1. iMessage allows you to send text, images, voice recordings, and more. 2. You need an Internet connection to send and receive iMessages, which is how the charges from your provider could come in. If you're connected to Wi-Fi, iMessage won't use your mobile data. 3. iMessage is also available on Mac computers. So yes, you can send text, images, and voice recordings between various kinds of Apple devices using this app. Hope that helps!

[@rogermoore8154]

If I text my sister in law in Japan thru iMessage is it free or will it use my data? She also have an iPhone

[@techlifeunity]

Hi Roger, You can send messages to people in any country through iMessage for free, but it does require an Internet connection. If you want to avoid using your data, connect to a Wi-Fi network before using iMessage. Hope that helps!

[@rogermoore8154]

Techboomers Thank you! I really appreciate your help! Now I don't have to worry texting my sister in law without any worries ☺

[@rogermoore8154]

As long as you’re apple devices such as iPhone, iPad etc. are connected to a wifi it is free as iMessage is a builtin app for apple

[@Sonny377]

the worst that can happen is that you run out of data and pay extra for internet but your carrier will send a notice to this.

[@beardeddragon2624]

So that's why iPhone users data is always high

[@stalwartsevier9999]

If I'm using apple device, then it shows my chat bubble in blue. And if I'm using non apple device then it will show my chat bubble color in green... Then what's the point..?? 😂😂 It should show blue color for opposite person if he is using the apple device, then only it make sense. Otherwise I already know that I'm using apple device, I don't need certification from blue colored chat bubble.. Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@techlifeunity]

The blue bubble lets you know that your message is sent as an iMessage. If your message bubble is green, it was sent as an SMS text message.